How do you root the 8.9" KFHD? Is that the same as for KFHD? How about installing Google's Play Store (w/o installing CM)?
Aqua1ung said:
How do you root the 8.9" KFHD? Is that the same as for KFHD? How about installing Google's Play Store (w/o installing CM)?
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Wrong forum, but look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996873
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Hi all,
I'm 100% new to rooting and just want something I hope is simple to do.
I would like to be able to use google play store/services on my Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (8.4.6).
I've seen a lot of threads here that go over rooting and installing a 2nd boot loader and other custom roms. However, I'm curious to know if its possible to just do this with only rooting and without the need of a 2nd boot loader or a custom rom.
Please let me know if this is possible and how I could do it.
No longer need help. Just decided to go with a full root/custom rom. Up and running KK4.4
Thnx
Youtube is your friend
Zer0Cntrl said:
No longer need help. Just decided to go with a full root/custom rom. Up and running KK4.4
Thnx
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I used this video. It's a bit fast and not very detailed. However, in the description he gives a web address for step by step instructions with pics. I recommend this for any noob out there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUW6KARo8Y4
Regards
ive been looking around on how to root a kindle fire hd 8.9,and also to have the android interface.
have been looking on YouTube and there seems to be a lot if complaints, does anyone know how to do this?
asphalt1972 said:
ive been looking around on how to root a kindle fire hd 8.9,and also to have the android interface.
have been looking on YouTube and there seems to be a lot if complaints, does anyone know how to do this?
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Go into your system information and check to see if you have anything below system update 13.3.2.2 or 14.3.2.2 if you are below these root is possible. If you are rooted you can have a better working android interface versus if you are not rooted. But if you cant get root you can try side-loading some launchers in order to try to get them to work, but without root you will have problems with wallpaper, and widgets.
Hope that helped.
iMJets said:
Go into your system information and check to see if you have anything below system update 13.3.2.2 or 14.3.2.2 if you are below these root is possible. If you are rooted you can have a better working android interface versus if you are not rooted. But if you cant get root you can try side-loading some launchers in order to try to get them to work, but without root you will have problems with wallpaper, and widgets.
Hope that helped.
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ok it says system version- 8.4.8_user_4849120
can you possibly tell me where I can find the root program and the android interface?
thank you
asphalt1972
asphalt1972 said:
ok it says system version- 8.4.8_user_4849120
can you possibly tell me where I can find the root program and the android interface?
thank you
asphalt1972
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wow i just relized you are in the wrong forums this needs to be moved to HD Forums.
But to answer your question. Here are some instructions for rooting your device, make sure to follow them correctly. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
As for a android interface
Follow on from step 2 if you are rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277105
iMJets said:
wow i just relized you are in the wrong forums this needs to be moved to HD Forums.
But to answer your question. Here are some instructions for rooting your device, make sure to follow them correctly. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
As for a android interface
Follow on from step 2 if you are rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277105
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ok thank you,
sorry for the wrong forum
asphalt1972 said:
ok thank you,
sorry for the wrong forum
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No problem if you need anymore help I can probably help, I have the 7" KFHD as well as the HDX. So I know my way around the previous to.
I have a rooted Fire Phone that's sim-locked I have tried installing the Play Store following various tutorials.
It let me log in with my google account but when I open the application it says "No Connection."
I'm sorry if there has already been a fix posted, but is there any information on this anywhere?
Genericcx said:
I have a rooted Fire Phone that's sim-locked I have tried installing the Play Store following various tutorials.
It let me log in with my google account but when I open the application it says "No Connection."
I'm sorry if there has already been a fix posted, but is there any information on this anywhere?
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Hey brother,
It sounds as though you purchased the AT&T version, no? If that is the case, you will be able to install Google Play, however, it does NOT function. Only the unlocked Amazon Fire supports this. Hopefully a workaround will be created at some point for us AT&T users.
Take care.
So I recently got this Kindle Fire HD 8.9' and wanted to root it for my parents. I'm having trouble finding a definitive guide to rooting it as I'm not that experienced in rooting. I've rooted my other devices, but only with the help of a video+text tutorial. I was wondering is there any good text guide I can follow to root this tablet? Thank you for any help.
P.S. I've seen the threads on how to root, am having trouble following them that's all
Tazz. said:
So I recently got this Kindle Fire HD 8.9' and wanted to root it for my parents. I'm having trouble finding a definitive guide to rooting it as I'm not that experienced in rooting. I've rooted my other devices, but only with the help of a video+text tutorial. I was wondering is there any good text guide I can follow to root this tablet? Thank you for any help.
P.S. I've seen the threads on how to root, am having trouble following them that's all
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So is there a way to root this version yet?
3liteDeity said:
So is there a way to root this version yet?
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Still waiting for a reply :'(
Have you tried this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kin...t-install-twrp-android-fire-os-8-5-1-t3278286
I'm a newbie obviously lol but what are the advantages and disadvantages of rooting a firestick?
RussianSolja said:
I'm a newbie obviously lol but what are the advantages and disadvantages of rooting a firestick?
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The same as rooting a phone but I really don't see the point of rooting a firestick
The only main benefit is being able to flash gapps so you get the Google play store & other Google services however any app that isn't on the amazon store you can just download on a phone or an alternative app store & install to the firestick via adb
Disadvantages - you won't be able to update the device which may stop some amazon apps from working in the future
Ask yourself this question - what do I need root access for
If you can't answer that question you don't need root access